Word Origin & History

swill O.E. swilian, swillan "to wash, gargle," with no certain cognates, but probably from P.Gmc. *sweljanan, related to the root of swallow (v.). Meaning "drink greedily" is from c.1530; the noun sense of "liquid kitchen refuse fed to pigs" is 1553, from the verb.

Example Sentences for swill

And because the plastic is porous you'll likely get a swill of harmful bacteria with each gulp if you reuse the bottles.

And because the plastic is porous, you'll likely get a swill of harmful bacteria with each gulp if you reuse the bottles.

And look at the swill you are serving in the dorms--a carb-addict's dream.

Swill absinthe, throw knives, and build a flamethrower.

What they know about dogs could be inscribed on a pinhead, with room left over for the swill that inhabits their brains and taste.

Loans to micro-borrower swill be restricted with respect to the micro-borrowers' operations, including the employment of minors.

Both contractors and host employee swill enter the space.

Technical proposal swill berated either acceptable or unacceptable.

Criminal information database swill also be verified.

Outstanding motion swill not excuse the requirements of holding the meeting and submitting the plan.